Nutrition Unit in Health Class

This month in health class, we are studying nutrition. We looked at portion size for different kinds of food as we discussed why we need a variety of foods in our diet, we need proportional amounts, and which foods we should eat in moderation (like oils and refined sugars). 

We looked at the Food Pyramid and the girls kept a daily food log for one day so far. There are a lot of nutrition resources for children provided by the USDA here: http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/kids-pyramid.html . 

Next, we watched a moving clip of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, a television show where the British Chef Jamie teaches schools how to improve their menu, making fresh food, and teaching families how to cook healthy food. This shows us how someone can take a passion, such as cooking, and use it as a tool to create social change and affect people's lives in a positive way. You can watch the entire first episode on hulu.com!